AI Software Engineer

Upside Search
Indianapolis, Indiana, United StatesFull-timePosted Sep 16, 2026

About the role

I’m partnering with a growing SaaS technology company on a unique AI Software Engineer opportunity for a developer who is excited about where AI is taking software development.

This team has transitioned to an AI-first, spec-driven development model where agentic AI handles much of the code generation. Engineers provide the technical judgment, context, direction, testing, and product ownership needed to turn customer problems into high-quality software.

This is not an AI/ML model-development role. It’s a software engineering position for someone who knows how to build software traditionally but is excited about using AI to build faster and differently.

What You’ll Do

Use agentic AI development tools to build and deliver SaaS features

Translate product requirements and specifications into effective AI-driven development workflows

Review, test, troubleshoot, and refine AI-generated code

Make technical decisions around architecture, APIs, databases, performance, and scalability

Own features from initial requirements through deployment and production

Partner closely with Product Managers and potentially directly with customers

Mentor less-experienced developers and help establish AI-first development best practices

What We’re Looking For

Strong professional software development foundation

TypeScript / JavaScript experience

Cloud development experience; Microsoft Azure preferred

RESTful API and database experience (SQL and/or NoSQL)

Strong understanding of architecture, data structures, testing, and debugging

Experience actually building software with AI, whether professionally or through personal projects

Strong ownership mentality - you’re someone who takes a project and gets it across the finish line

Curious, adaptable, customer-focused, and genuinely excited about AI-native software development

Why This Opportunity?

This is a chance to join a development organization while it’s actively redefining how software gets built. You’ll combine your traditional engineering foundation with emerging agentic AI technology, have ownership from problem through production, and help shape an AI-first development methodology. Success here isn’t measured by lines of code - it’s measured by how effectively you can use your engineering expertise and AI to ship quality features fast.

Responsibilities

  • Use agentic AI development tools to build and deliver SaaS features
  • Translate product requirements and specifications into effective AI-driven development workflows
  • Review, test, troubleshoot, and refine AI-generated code
  • Make technical decisions around architecture, APIs, databases, performance, and scalability
  • Own features from initial requirements through deployment and production
  • Partner closely with Product Managers and potentially directly with customers
  • Mentor less-experienced developers and help establish AI-first development best practices

Qualifications

  • Strong professional software development foundation
  • TypeScript / JavaScript experience
  • Cloud development experience; Microsoft Azure preferred
  • RESTful API and database experience (SQL and/or NoSQL)
  • Strong understanding of architecture, data structures, testing, and debugging
  • Experience actually building software with AI, whether professionally or through personal projects
  • Strong ownership mentality
  • Curious, adaptable, customer-focused, and genuinely excited about AI-native software development

Skills mentioned

TypeScriptJavaScriptMicrosoft AzureREST APIsSQLNoSQLSystem DesignSoftware TestingDebuggingAI Agents

About Upside Search

We specialize in staffing and recruitment for manufacturing, distribution, and renewable energy companies, delivering permanent placement and contract staffing solutions for business-critical roles. We design custom hiring strategies that solve critical talent challenges—whether it’s filling a key leadership role, scaling a team quickly, or supporting a high-priority project. Industry Expertise: - Industrial Manufacturing - Packaging - Chemicals - Solar, Wind, & Battery Functional Expertise: - Finance & Accounting - Sales - Operations - Manufacturing & Engineering - Information Technology - Human Resources Talent Solutions: - Search: Executive Search and Individual Contributors - Contract Staffing - On-Demand Recruitment - Tailored Workforce Solutions: Customized approaches to meet your unique recruitment needs. Upside's Recent 2025-2026 Placements: - Division Controller | Cleveland, OH | Industrial Mfg. - Director of Engineering | Tampa, FL | Renewable Energy - Finance Director | Clinton, SC | Industrial Mfg. - Corporate Controller | Cleveland, OH | Chemicals - Regional Sales Manager | Phoenix, AZ | Packaging - Principal Cost Accountant | Dayton, OH | Industrial Mfg. - HR Manager | Pittsburgh, PA | Packaging - VP of Business Development | Remote | Renewable Energy - CISO | Cleveland, OH | Industrial Mfg. - Principal Financial Analyst | Salem, NH | Industrial Mfg. - Regional Sales Manager | Atlanta, GA | Packaging - Operations Finance Manager | Carlsbad, CA | Industrial Mfg. - HR Manager | Remote | Renewable Energy - Plant Manager | Edison, NJ | Packaging Upside Search is a recruitment solutions firm built for companies that expect more than a transactional search partner. With deep industry expertise and a 96% fill rate, we combine strategic insight with hands-on execution. Every engagement comes with full ownership, proactive communication, and a relentless focus on results—building partnerships that last.

Staffing and Recruiting2-10 employeesCleveland, OH

H-1B sponsorship history

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